Getting Visa

Visas for Sightseeing tours

Wherever you travel in the world, it is always best to be aware of up-to-date visa information which may affect you. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advanced permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time.

We are unable to provide visa advice.

Obtaining Visa is the responsibility of each traveller, so we would recommended that a traveller obtain their visa in advance (leaving plenty of time for visas application process). Make sure you do the proper research before you apply, and make sure you deal directly with the embassies or certified agents with regard to acquiring correct and timely information. We cannot take responsibility for customers whose visas are rejected or expired.

When you have made the full payment for your booking, then we will send you a booking confirmation email. Please reply your booking confirmation email if you want to request your visa support documents, please allowing 10 working days for the documents to be sent.

Europe Visas for Tours

If you are a citizen of the EU,U.K or a passport holder of the EU or the United Kingdom, then you will not need to get a visa for you to travel on any of the European tours listed on our website (in exception of the Northern Explorer, see listed point below). Some nationalities need to have a valid Schengen Visa in order to enter Europe.

If you are from a country that is required to get a Schengen visa, please keep the following points in mind:

You will need to apply to the embassy of the country where you are going to spend the most amount of travel time. If there are more than one country where you have an equal number of staying night (where you would spend most of your time), then you must apply to the embassy of the country you plan to visit first. Please make sure you check for the country you are spending the most amount of time in and confirm to us which embassy you are applying to when you request your visa support documents.

પ્રવાસ(s) you book through us must be paid in full before we can release visa support documents.

Email us if you wish to request visa support documents “after your tour is paid in full”

Embassy booking appointment can be very tricky because embassies are normally very busy, so make sure you book your appointment well in advance before your departure date.

No full refund is given/issued if visas are rejected as per our Terms & Conditions

If you are on only U.K visas, or on certain U.k visas you would not permitted by the EU to travel on a Schengen Visa within the last 3 months prior to of the visa expiry. Please make sure you check check with the embassy.

Here’s a guide on the embassy you should apply through for when planning on booking european tours through our website

If there is a number listed after your tour please see the important notes at the end of the page.

Europe Multi Country

Best of Europe – Italian Embassy (1)

Best of Eastern Europe – Austrian Embassy (14)

Best of Western Europe – French Embassy (15)

Christmas and New Year – French Embassy

Classic Europe – Italian Embassy (8)

Croatian and Eastern Delights – German Embassy (2)

Croatia & Western Delights – Italian Embassy (5)

Eastern Highlights – German Embassy

Europe Escape – Italian Embassy

Europe Explorer – French Embassy

Europe Highlights – French Embassy

Europe Jewel – Czech Embassy

Europe Taster – French Embassy

European Vistas – French Embassy (9)

Great Britain – British Embassy

Northern Explorer – German Embassy (11)

Scandinavian Escape – Danish Embassy

Ultimate Europe – Italian Embassy

Eastern Europe

Balkan Explorer – Greek Embassy (13)

Croatian and Eastern Delights – German Embassy (2)

Eastern Adventure – Italian Embassy (7)

Eastern Europe – Czech Embassy (6)

Eastern Highlights – German Embassy

Scenic Europe – Italian Embassy

Taste of Eastern Europe – German Embassy

UK and Ireland

Great Britain – British Embassy

Irish Explorer – Irish Embassy (3)

Best of UK & આયર્લેન્ડ – બ્રિટનના લોકોનું & Irish Embassies (10)

Taste of England – British Embassy

Taste of Scotland – British Embassy

Italy

Italian Delights – Italian Embassy

Italy Explorer – Italian Embassy

Italy at Leisure – Italian Embassy

Highlights of Southern Italy & Sicily – Italian Embassy

Taste of Italy – Italian Embassy

Treasures of Tuscany – Italian Embassy

France, Spain & Portugal

Highlights of France – French Embassy

Highlights of Spain & Portugal – Spanish Embassy

Spain & Portugal Explorer – Spanish Embassy

Taste of France – French Embassy

Taste of Spain – Spanish Embassy

Christmas and New Year

Christmas and New Year – French Embassy

Bruges Christmas Markets – Belgian Embassy

Europe Christmas Taster Tour – French Embassy

Europe New Year Taster Tour – French Embassy

Europe Christmas & New Year Escape Tour – Italian Embassy

Europe Christmas & New Year Jewel Tour – Czech Embassy

Europe Christmas & New Year Explorer Tour – French Embassy

Greece Tours

Athens, Mykonos & Santorini – Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Best of Greece – Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Colours of the Mediterranean – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa for Turkey and Greece. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa for Turkey in advance at thislink. Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Constantinople to Hellas – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa for Turkey and Greece. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa for Turkey in advance at thislink. Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Taste of Greece – Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Turkey Tours

Aegean Delight – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa in advance at thislink.

Colours of the Mediterranean – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa for Turkey and Greece. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa for Turkey in advance at thislink. Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Constantinople to Hellas – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa for Turkey and Greece. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa for Turkey in advance at thislink. Greece is in the Schengen Area. If you require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, please apply at your local Greek embassy.

Turkey Flying Carpet – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa in advance at thislink.

Turkey Magic Carpet – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa. Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa in advance at thislink.

Egypt Tours

Egypt Visas – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa in advance or are eligible to receive a visa on arrival. Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at a cost of a fixed fee in US dollar – please ensure you have cash in GBP or USD, or a credit card, to pay for the visa.

Other Tours

Croatia Sailing – Please refer to your local embassy to confirm if you require a visa to enter Croatia.

Very Important Notes

(1) Best of Europe:

2016 departures only – please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Croatia. A separate visa may be required for Bosnia-Herzegovina (and Montenegro).

2017 departures only – please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Croatia.

(2) Croatian & Eastern Delights – Please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Croatia.

Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina are not in the Schengen zone and visas can not be obtained at the border or on the tour, it is therefore essential you check in advance of your tour if you require a visa for Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Please click the following links for more information:

(3) Irish Explorer – please note that you will visit Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland on this tour. Schengen and UK visas are not valid for the Republic of Ireland whilst certain nationalities will require a UK visa to visit Northern Ireland.

(5) Croatia & Western Delights – the embassy listed is for the tour itinerary only. If you are travelling in Europe after finishing the tour this may change which embassy you will need to apply at. Please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia.

(6) Eastern Europe – the embassy listed is for the tour itinerary only. If you are travelling in Europe after finishing the tour this may change which embassy you will need to apply at.

(7) Eastern Adventure – the embassy listed is for the tour itinerary only. If you are travelling in Europe before starting the tour this may change which embassy you will need to apply at.

(8) Classic Europe – if you are staying in the Netherlands before and/or after the tour, you may need to apply at the Dutch embassy.

(9) European Vistas – if you are staying in the Netherlands before and/or after the tour, you may need to apply at the Dutch embassy.

(10) Best of UK & આયર્લેન્ડ – please note that the UK & Republic of Ireland is not a common travel area. Please check with your local British and Irish Embassies to confirm if you require a visa to visit the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, respectively.

(11) Northern Explorer

– If you require a Schengen Visa you will need to ensure you apply for and receive a multi-entry Schengen visa

– If you are staying in Amsterdam pre and/or post tour you may need to apply at the Dutch Embassy.

– Once you have paid in full and requested your visa support documents from us, we will need to send you the original copies of the support documents by post, so please request your visa documentsAT LEAST 45 DAYSbefore your visa appointment.

– If you do not wish to travel to Russia or if you do not have the required Russian visa, please contact us AT LEAST 45 DAYS prior to departure. We can amend your tour arrangements giving you two extra nights in Helsinki, ferry transportation to Tallinn and an extra nights accommodation in Tallinn, where you would meet up with the rest of the tour. There is a small charge for this amendment – please contact us for more information.

(12) Adriatic Coastal Explorer – please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Croatia. A separate visa may be required if you wish to join the optional excursion to Mostar – pleaseclick herefor more information.

(13) Please ensure you apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa which will also enable you to enter Croatia. A separate visa may be required for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia & Bulgaria.

(14) If you are extending your stay in Rome before starting the tour, you may need to apply at the Italian Embassy.

(15) If you are extending your stay in Rome after the tour, you may need to apply at the Italian Embassy.